The Arena Newsletter: Issue 1 | September 6, 2018

"The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement….” Source: Roosevelt, T. (1910, April 23). Citizenship in a Republic. (T. Roosevelt, Performer) Sorbonne, Paris, France.

Welcome to The Arena App: Daily Planner You’re reading about what happens at the intersection of productivity and peace of mind: The shear joy of doing what matters daily. Every other Thursday, we’ll share inspiring ideas, tips, and articles that will keep YOU in the Arena.

Beyond To-Do Lists, Find Peace of Mind Do you have any projects that recur daily? Weekly? Monthly? When entering a project, you can choose the repeating frequency; Arena will save your information and automatically add it to your desired day. This saves time when planning your day, and allows you to get started sooner! Reading and Book Recommendations “A Principle of Completable Lists” by Kourosh Dini, M.D. (2016): Dini theorizes that we are more likely to complete our lists when we sense that they can be completed in the time frame allowed. For more, visit Omnifocus & Productivity.  “What Productivity Systems Won’t Solve” by Leo Babauta (2016): Babauta explores solutions to procrastinating on tasks that are uncertain or uncomfortable: (1) Take a step back; (2) Remember who you’re doing this for; (3) Let yourself dive into the discomfort; (4) Embrace the uncertainty; and (5) Do it in little bits. For more, visit Zen Habits. Book recommendation: Deep Work by Cal Newport (2016). This book is for you if you’ve ever reached the end of the day without working on the three projects you chose at the beginning of the day. It’s also for you if you are taking on a new commitment and know that you need new structures for getting it done. For a book review, visit the Thrivner Book Club Blog. You're Invited Are you ready to easily do what matters? Are you up for a 5-day productivity challenge that actually delivers peace of mind? You are invited to a 30-minute free webinar entitled, “The Arena 5-Day Challenge” on Thursday, September 20 th , at 1 p.m. Eastern.

About Thrivner, Inc. Arena, developed by Thrivner Software, helps entrepreneurs achieve the outcomes they want to see in the world. Spotlighting project urgency, impact, and effort enhances your ability to do what matters, which is our contribution to a world in which everyone thrives.

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